"Wagyu" translates literally to "Japanese cow" but for most people, the word refers to one of the most expensive and high-quality steaks in the world.
Euronews' Evan Bourke was treated to the luxury meal at his home in Dubai, prepared by Chef Cima.
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On tonight's menu was a 1.4 kg piece of grade 5 Wagyu meat.
What is Wagyu meat?
Wagyu refers to four specific breeds of cow that originated in Japan. The meat from a Wagyu cow has a high content of intramuscular fat from selective breeding over 2,000 years. This gives the meat a marbled appearance.
Wagyu steak is expected to be of exceptional quality so the Japanese Meat Grading Association gives all meat a score from one to nine.
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Chef Cima's recipe
Chef Cima adds a dry spice rub to his Wagyu steak. The rub mixes coffee, black chilli, black sugar and black pepper — a recipe created over several years, explains Cima.
The spice mix not only improves the taste but visually enhances the grill markings, giving the meat a mouth-watering appearance.
Chef Cima explains that the steak's dramatically large bone is also an important feature of the dish as it helps "create a show" when serving.
The Italian chef approaches each dish with a scientific mind: "You need to understand the physics, chemicals, the temperature and timing of every cut," he told Euronews.
